Tag Archives: 2014 Eurovision Song Contest

Conchita Wurst feat. Lou Asril release ‘Lovemachine’ single

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Conchita Wurst feat. Lou Asril have released a new single called Lovemachine. It is an upbeat, soul r’n’b dance song with a strong rhythm.

Lovemachine is composed by Kurt Hauenstein.

Conchita was of course the winner of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest for Austria with Rise Like A Phoenix.

You can see the official music video for Lovemachine below.

Source: ESC Covers

RUTH LORENZO – UNDERWORLD

Ruth Lorenzo from the music video of 'Underworld'
Ruth Lorenzo from the music video of ‘Underworld’

RUTH LORENZO, who represented Spain at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with Dancing In The Rain, has a new song and video out called UNDERWORLD.

Ruth was also a popular contestant on the X Factor in the UK in 2008 and finished in fifth place.

You can see the music video for Underworld below.

Source: ESC Covers

 

Aram MP3 releases new single ‘Alabalanica’

Aram MP3 from the music video of 'Alabalanica'
Aram MP3 from the music video of ‘Alabalanica’

Aram MP3 has returned with a storming and upbeat dance song entitled Alabalanica.

Alabalanica is composed by Aram MP3 with lyrics by Avet Barseghyan. The arrange and mix and mastering is by Nick Egibyan.

Aram MP3 represented Armenia at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with Not Alone.

You can see the music video for Alabalanica below.

Source: ESC Covers

‘Dashterov’ – An exciting new music project by Iveta Mukuchyan & Aram MP3

Iveta Mukuchyan & Aram MP3 - 'Dashterov'
Iveta Mukuchyan & Aram MP3 – ‘Dashterov’

Two former Armenian Eurovision singers have just collaborated on an exciting new musical project. Iveta Mukuchyan & Aram MP3 have called the project ‘Dashterov’ – It is a 40 minute revamp of famous and traditional Armenian songs. They have given a new twist to the songs combining traditional and modern pop together.

You can listen to an example of some of the songs below – Al Eghnim, Qamin zana, Ghapama and Nino.

Iveta represented Armenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with LoveWave and Aram MP3 gave us Not Alone in 2014.

Source: ESC Covers

Dilara releases her version of ‘Chantaje’ by Shakira feat. Maluma

Dilara - from the music video of 'Chantaje'
Dilara – from the music video of ‘Chantaje’

Dilara has just released a cover of a song by Shakira feat. Maluma entitled Chantaje (Blackmail).  The pianist on the track is Camal Gurbanov and cello is Emin Qaliyev.

She has recorded a summer video to accompany the track. The videographer is Roman Minayev.

Dilara Kazimova represented Azerbaijan at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest with her song Start The Fire.

You can see Dilara’s video of Chantaje below.

Source: YouTube/Dilara; ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_0-8MF5skA

Alisa Kozhikina performs at 28th Winter Universiade 2017 in Kazakhstan

Alisa Kozhikina - I'm Not A Toy
Alisa Kozhikina – I’m Not A Toy

Alisa Kozhikina has recently performed at the closing ceremony of the 28th Winter Universiade 2017 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Student athletes between 17 and 28 years old participate in a variety of winter sports. Alisa took to the stage to give a top performance.

Alisa represented Russia at the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with her beautiful song, Dreamer. She has since released some singles and albums including I’m Not A Toy. The album and other songs by Alisa are available to purchase on digital platforms such as iTunes and Google Play.

The video for her single I’m Not A Toy can be viewed below as well as Dreamer (her 2014 Junior Eurovision Song).

You can also listen to more of Alisa’s music at her Soundcloud page –

Check out Dana Rogovski’s cover of ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’

Dana Rogovski {copyright: facebook.com/dana rogovski}
Dana Rogovski {copyright: facebook.com/dana rogovski}

Dana Rogovski recently released her latest single, Gave You Everything. She tried for the Moldovan Eurovision selection with the song and it is currently available on most digital platforms such as Spotify.

A couple of years ago Dana made a classy cover version of the winning Eurovision song of 2014 by Conchita Wurst, Rise Like A Phoenix. Check out the video of Dana’s interpretation below.

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNY153Q5hP8

 

Nika Zorjan releases cover of ‘Cheap Thrills’ by Sia

Nika Zorjan {copyright: You Tube/Nika Zorjan}
Nika Zorjan {copyright: You Tube/Nika Zorjan}

Nika Zorjan has released a classy cover version of the international Sia hit, Cheap Thrills.  Nika has a strong voice and the song has a good production and has a good summer feelgood vibe.

Nika has made a video to accompany the track. She can be seen skating along the country roads. The skates are by iTAK Šport.

Nika was a finalist at the Misija Evrovizija competition in Slovenia in 2011-12 and was on the Eurovision stage as part of the team with Tinkara Kovač in 2014.

You can see the video for Cheap Thrills below.

Source: facebook.com/zorjan.nika; ESC Covers

Dilara releases new single – ‘Dream’

Dilara {copyright: 2016 Elena Ageeva/ELLO}
Dilara {copyright: 2016 Elena Ageeva/ELLO}

Dilara Kazimova represented Azerbaijan at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen with her song Start The Fire. Now she has returned with her brand new single and video clip entitled Dream.

The music and lyrics for Dream are composed by Rozhden Anusi. The director is Maja Dennhag. The song has a haunting melody and Dilara’s vocals are perfectly showcased.

You can see the official video clip for Dream below.

Source: ELLO; ESC Covers

Conchita has an UK Album Relaunch

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Officially Conchita released her album in the UK on the 18th May 2015 but she recently came back to the UK for an album relaunch.  Fopp, the music chain now owned by HMV, hosted a signing for fans in their Covent Garden store in London on the 16th of October.  100 lucky fans stood in a queue to get the chance to meet and get items signed by the 2014 Eurovision winner with Rise Like a Phoenix.

She was lovely and spent time with each of her fans speaking to them and actually listening to what they were saying.  Conchita seemed so humbled by her UK fans and was very pleased to see so many to come out and see her.

It was a great evening and I’m sure one that many of us won’t forget anytime soon.

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